
A former gang boss turned human rights defender, inspirational speaker, actor & accountability coach
Keynote
Welcome is a former gang boss turned human rights defender, inspirational speaker, actor & accountability coach (registered with the ICR: International Coaches Register) specialising in the field of at-risk youth & children in conflict with the law, youth caught in gangs, substance abuse & addiction. He is multi – lingual and excellent in addressing real life issues, such as bullying, Gender Based Violence and challenges facing vulnerable communities. Welcome is also the Founder & Director of BrightSpark Foundation SA operating in the Western Cape & Gauteng, as well as the Director of ShortCutz Johannesburg.
Welcome spent 14 years of a 23 year sentence in Pollsmoor Maximum.
Welcome specialises in building and developing people, teams and organisations. His unique approach promises success. While he deals primarily with teams in need of a push, an attitude adjustment or a helping hand (bit of extra assistance), he can also assist high performing teams to excel even further & reach their full potential.
Current Talks
Choices & Consequences (45-60 minutes)
– this talk focuses on the power of making the right choices in life & inspiring others to do the same.
- Transparent Servant Leadership
– deals with managing the future, fostering the ability to inspire others to become leaders instead of followers.
- Value Based Mentorship
– focuses the importance of applying values & leading with a people – centred approach, to make a positive impact with lasting effects
Services & Programmes
- Leadership Profiling
- People – centred Engagement& Mentorship
- Facilitated Teambuilding &Leadership Workshops
- Integrity Based Management
- Development Programmes
- Creating a Value Based Culture
- Tailor – made Talks that inspire change
- Youth, School & Leadership Camps
- Value Based & Strategic Workshops
New Team Developments
- Leadership development by applying Value Based Principles
- Differentiating your team through creative learning processes & behavioural change
- Becoming a Brand Ambassador & Game Changer
Testimonials
“Working on the set of the movie The Forgiven with
Welcome was a very exciting and thought – provoking
experience. As a director, I make films but listening to
Welcome’s life story gave me and my production team
deeper insight & deeper respect for his journey.”
Roland Joffe, Film Director – The Forgiven
“There’s so much I’ve learnt from listening to Welcome
talk. His understanding of gang culture is truly mind
opening and educational, and he speaks of his
involvement without glorification, equally warning of
the dangers involved.”
Stephen Read, Director – ENN Africa
“On behalf of Parktown Boys High School, I am convinced that the
outcome of the interactive experience with Mr. Witbooi will ultimately
lead us all to make the right choices, rediscover our sense of existence
and a willingness to reform our outlook on crime.”